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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,793.24, 381,576.54 and 197,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,793.24, 381,576.54 and 197,167 is: 271,806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,793.24 : 381,576.54 = 197,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,793.24/381,576.54 = 197,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,793.24x = 381,576.54 × 197,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,793.24x = 75,234,301,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,234,301,662.18/276,793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,806.86

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